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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.44, 977.47 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.44, 977.47 and 476.16 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.44 : 977.47 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.44/977.47 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.44x = 977.47 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.44x = 465,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,432.12/709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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